Job Description

The Medical Physicist is responsible for ensuring the safe and accurate delivery of radiation therapy treatments to cancer patients. This role supports all clinical, technical, and quality assurance activities related to radiation-producing equipment, treatment planning, and radiation safety. The physicist collaborates closely with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, therapists, and engineers to maintain the highest standards of patient care and safety.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure accurate and safe delivery of prescribed photon and proton therapy treatments in accordance with physician intent and departmental standards.
2. Provide clinical physics support for simulation, setup, and treatment delivery, verifying immobilization, imaging, and patient positioning for complex modalities (IMRT, VMAT, SRS, SBRT, brachytherapy, and proton therapy).
3. Collaborate with dosimetrists and physicians to develop, optimize, and review treatment plans, including pencil beam scanning, adaptive therapy, and advanced photon techniques.
4. Perform independent dose calculations, monitor unit verifications, and chart checks to maintain treatment accuracy and quality compliance.
5. Participate in adaptive workflows, including deformable registration, dose reconstruction, and plan adaptation.
6. Conduct acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration, and routine QA of Linac, proton systems, CT simulators, and associated imaging/dosimetry equipment per AAPM/IAEA standards.
7. Maintain comprehensive QA programs and documentation to ensure consistent performance and regulatory compliance (ACR, NRC, FDA, The Joint Commission).
8. Troubleshoot and resolve equipment or software issues in collaboration with vendors and service engineers.
9. Support brachytherapy operations, including source calibration, planning, and delivery verification.
10. Participate in radiation safety activities such as shielding design, radiation surveys, and staff training on safe practices.
11. Contribute to research, technology evaluation, and clinical implementation of new tools, workflows, and automation systems.
12. Support and mentor residents, dosimetrists, and therapists through education and hands-on training.
13. Manage and maintain treatment planning, information, and QA systems to ensure data integrity and cybersecurity.
14. Engage in quality improvement, peer review, and safety initiatives promoting clinical excellence.
15. Maintain board certification, continuing education, and familiarity with evolving AAPM guidelines and industry standards.

Qualifications

Required:

1. Master's Degree in Medical Physics or related field.
2. 2 years of experience in Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP) accredited residency.
3. American Board of Radiology certified in Medical Physics (ABMP).
4. Experience with IMRT, VMAT, Eclipse and Aria.

Preferred:

1. Experience with SBRT, SRS, HDR and 4DCT.
2. Proton experience is preferred, but not required.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

About the Team

Atlantic Health System Cancer Care offers unparalleled cancer specialists, clinical trials, innovative technology and medical treatments, and caring support services for more than 6,000 patients a year right here in New Jersey. Our expansive network includes the flagship Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center and comprehensive oncology programs at Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, and Newton Medical Center. It covers 11 counties in northern and central NJ. So, no matter where patients live or work, they can enter our community of cancer care, spanning prevention to treatment to survivorship.